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K901 GKS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,343 mi
Last recorded83,343 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 GKS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,343 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 78,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,152 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,460 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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K901 GKS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K901 GKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K901 GKS registered?

K901 GKS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 22 June 1993.

Is K901 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 GKS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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